I have a surgery date! October 8. But I am still nervous, nervous, NERVOUS!!

Ok, question for the forum, how do you deal with hunger? Once the swelling goes down, without a fill, what stops you from overeating? I know the band is just a tool. I got it and I understand but then again I dont.

I do not do well when I am hungry.. duh! Thats why every diet I have been on last about 24 hours. I am not talking about just the desire to chew on something or just eating because they left food in the break room. Thats never my problem because I am not much of a snacker. What I am talking about is TRUE HUNGER... stomach rumbling, shakiness, feel like your middle is hollow, hunger. Do you still get that with the band, even without a fill?

I have been getting my chewy Vitamins, scales, measuring cups and smaller plates ready, but it just seems crazy that I could possibly be full enough to handle my daily responsiblities and exercising without keeling over.

Any advice? .

Well... I honestly had restriction right from the start, I just was not hungry till several weeks out then it started. I could eat more then a cup of food but could not even come close to eating what I normally ate. The band is only about 1 1/2" to 2" round, my personal opinion is that that has to create some restriction, even empty. But many are hungry after the initial swelling goes down.

My best advice... eat right, eat healthy, eat your protien. There is definately some "dieting" involved. Just make good choices. It is hard to go hungry but fill up on things that are good for you.

I was scared to death to eat and scared to eat the "forbidden" foods. Wish that fear had stuck with me!

You'll do great... work that band the way you are suppose to and it should be fine.

Good Luck!

love your profile picture!!! LOL!

if you are hungry you eat. there is a (head hunger vs being really hungry..like with a baby). they cry when they are hungry and stop when they are full.

so when you eat (eat healthy things that make you full and are good for you). you are not on a diet. you are changing what you eat and how much. the band will help you eat less (and as fills come, help control the portions) but its up

to you to (control) yourself.

so what stops you from overeating?

you do

chill out, relax. sounds like you are a positive person.

you will do great. all the best honey

I am 3 weeks after surgery today and one week into mushy foods. I have found that if I am sipping Water or diet tea all day along I feel less hungry, I easily go through half a gallon of the stuff every day separate from the fluids in Soups and Protein shakes. I have noticed that on the days or evenings I neglect my fluids, I get more hunger pangs.

Also I am continuing the Protein Shakes as high protein diet does make me less hungry. I have noticed that the protein shakes higher in Fiber also work better for me in terms of less hunger. Some store bought brands high in protein but low in fiber don't work as well.

Best of luck to you!

Thanks all! So reassurring! I just don't want to be that maniac grabbing strangers by the lapels screaming "I'm HUNNGRYYY" lol lol j/k I wouldn't do that to strangers but my fam is fair game!

I am excited though! Whew hew! No more 50 dollar a month blood pressure med bills if ..scratch that... WHEN all goes well...

TKW - Gotta love Miss Piggy!!

Hmm, most blood pressure meds are in $4 a month or $10 for 90 days supply at Walmart, target, Ralphs etc for cash. You don't need to go through insurance. Unless of course you have to get the brands. I always insist they check on the cash price of the meds. Just FYI.